The Print on the Go service is not working at All Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Concession Branch - Noise Disruption
Please excuse the mess and noise as construction takes place today, Thursday, August 27. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:00pm
Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30
From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening
Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
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Strathcona Cancelled
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McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
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Rockton moved to Saturday
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Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
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Stoney Creek Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Where is LHA?
Group of children at Ryerson School being instructed on the use of the telephone at the Bell Homestead in Brantford, Ontario. Hamilton Spectator, 1947
The Local History and Archives Department of Hamilton Public Library is located on the 3rd floor of the Central Library, which is part of the Jackson Square and Farmers' Market complex in downtown Hamilton.
You can contact us by using our online form.
Street Address:
Local History and Archives
3rd floor
Central Library
55 York Boulevard
Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1
Mailing Address:
Local History and Archives
Hamilton Public Library
55 York Boulevard, Box 2700
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
